Bayer expands site in Switzerland

Monheim/Muttenz -- Bayer CropScience is expanding production at its Muttenz site in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft, and today inaugurated a new production facility. The new facility is a reaction to the growing demand for agricultural commodities and will expand Bayer's production capacities in the area of crop protection.

'This recently undertaken investment of approximately EUR 100 million will make Muttenz a central site from which we will be able to serve the global demand for the Nativo™ family of crop protection products,' said Bayer CropScience CEO Liam Condon. Explained Barbara Heise, Senior Bayer Representative in Switzerland: 'We are proud that here in Switzerland we have one of Bayer CropScience's most modern and efficient production facilities worldwide thanks to this expansion.'

Investments totaling EUR 200 million and workforce tripled

Since acquiring the production site in 2000, Bayer CropScience has invested continuously in the manufacturing facilities there. Including the most recent investment of EUR 100 million, investment in Muttenz since 2000 has totaled EUR 200 million.

'Bayer's strong investment here is an extremely welcome and positive signal for the Swiss economy and the Basel-Landschaft region,' said Thomas de Courten, a National Council member and Head of Business Development for Basel-Landschaft. 'It clearly shows that Switzerland and our region in particular can compete internationally in the area of production as well, thanks to our innovative solutions and high quality.'

The size of the workforce has also increased in parallel to the capital expenditures: the headcount has more than tripled over the past 15 years to 230 full-time positions at present. Another approximately 30 jobs for qualified personnel will be created through 2015.

Highest production standards

With a total area of 6,675 square meters, the production facilities feature state-of-the-art technology in compliance with the latest environmental standards. The site produces various intermediates for the synthesis of trifloxystrobin, an active substance with a broad spectrum of action against fungal diseases in many fruit, vegetable and cereal varieties which is used successfully around the world. 'Against the background of difficult climatic conditions and limited arable land, we are helping to safeguard the supply of healthy food for a growing world population,' explained Condon.

Related news

Corn growers operating JohnDeere group 6 and 7 S-Series Combines now have the option of using an 8-row folding corn head to harvest their crops. The new 608FC corn head helps customers overcome transportation challenges in areas with narrow roads and eliminates the need for header trailers, tow vehicles and related manpower.
Roger Maes, senior marketing representative for JohnDeere Harvester Works, says the 608FC allows producers to spend more time in the field harvesting and less time in transport or having to...

He says: “The Ecosyler ULV applicator can treat 900 tonne of crop with one fill applying 20 ml of preservative per tonne, and it is also highly accurate. If you put in enough product for 100 acres, you can be sure it is supplied correctly.”
Each unit is supplied with a 22-litre tank, which has a three-way valve and low level indicator, and is mounted on a stainless steel frame.
Application rate
Application rate is set via an electronic control box and activated using a positive displacement peristalt...

According to the most recent AHDB aphid alert summary, although a marginal increase in activity has been recorded in recent weeks, total aphid numbers still remain relatively low for the time of year.
However, it’s possible that aphids may still be present in potato crops as they head towards maturity, and with the hot weather seen recently, aphids could become an increasing threat for growers.
Top tips for monitoring and managing the threat from aphids:
Monitor – Click here to sign up to AHDB...

Syngenta today announced the launch of the EPIVIO brand family, a range of new biostimulants which address abiotic stresses through seed treatment. Over the last five years Syngenta has developed abiotic stress management testing capabilities to simulate drought, heat, cold and nutrient stresses. Seed treatment products resulting from this R&D platform are now commercialized under the EPIVIOTM brand in combination with other Seedcare products to improve plant growth while addressing difficult-to-control...

Global prices of key staple food commodities rose in April, marking its third consecutive monthly increase after four years of decline.
TheFAO Food Price Indexaveraged 151.8 points in April, a 0.7 percent increase from March. That is about 10 percent below its level of a year ago and more than a third off its 2011 highs.
The gradual increase is far from even across the board. April`s increase was driven by palm oil prices and, in a minor key, cereals, while sugar prices tapered down after a strong increase in...

Customer comments

No comments were found for Bayer expands site in Switzerland. Be the first to comment!

Add your comment

Great! comment successfully added!

Contact supplier

Your message:

Your email

Your name

Your last name

I would like to receive periodic email updates and special offers from select suppliers.